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Thought Leaders

After Crying ‘in a Fetal Position’ Upon the Sale of Her Last Company, This Entrepreneur Keeps Her New Venture Separate From Her Identity

Blindsided by emotion when she gave up her business and broke up her team, Christiane Lemieux learned a valuable lesson about personal distance.

By Lydia Belanger

Building a Business

How Curiosity Propelled the Entrepreneur Behind Justin’s to Grow a $100 Million Brand

By Stephen J. Bronner

Building a Business

How We Sold Our Company Without Selling Out

By Bill Ritchie

Thought Leaders

How Going From Owner to Employee Made This Entrepreneur a Better Leader

By Nina Zipkin

Tech

Who Owns the Data Your Business Uses? Not Knowing Could Hurt the Sale of Your Company.

Data usage comes with limitations.

By Glynna Christian

Thought Leaders

Selling Your Business to Your Employees

Learn how to strike a fair deal when selling your business to your employees.

By Mark J. Kohler

Thought Leaders

Selling Your Business to Your Business Partner

Follow these tips for creating a deal to sell your business that both you and your business partner will be satisfied with.

By Mark J. Kohler

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5 Reasons Panic Is the Worst Reason to Sell Your Online Business

Never sell out of desperation, stress or hard times.

By James Parsons

Building a Business

6 Things Big Companies Look for When Buying Your Startup

Buying smaller companies that thrive in their niche is a proven strategy for large companies seeking to jump-start growth.

By Andre Bourque

Building a Business

Here’s How to Sell Your Business for $100 Million-Plus

Andrew Medal chats with friend Wayne Chang about how he sold his latest company to Twitter for more than $100 million.

By Andrew Medal

Business Accounting

The 3 Ts of a Successful Family Business Transfer

Find out how training, transaction and transition can all help smooth the process so each side is pleased with the results.

By Mark J. Kohler

Thought Leaders

6 Things You Must Know When Selling Your Business to a Third Party

Don't second guess your decisions when selling your business. Instead, follow this expert's advice for doing it right.

By Mark J. Kohler

Thought Leaders

5 Insider Tips on Selling Your Startup to Google

A good product with a ready market is a good start but what really helps is if you used to work at Google.

By Gaurav Mathur

Thought Leaders

3 Signs It’s a Smart Time to Sell Your Online Business

Running a company takes one set of skills. Fully capitalizing on beckoning opportunities requires another -- and an awareness of your market.

By Shakir Akorede

Thought Leaders

Preparing to Exit Your Small Business

Creating a business succession plan is critically important.

By Lisa Stevens

Building a Business

An Essential 9-Point Checklist for any Entrepreneur Looking to Sell an Online Business

Ready to take your foot off the gas? Don't stop your business "vehicle" before you cross the finish line.

By Thomas Smale

Thought Leaders

Time to Sell Your Business? You’ll Need Metrics.

Your enthusiasm for what you've built will get buyers excited but they'll need numbers too.

By Mark Daoust

Business Accounting

Need Retirement Money? Selling Your Company Can Help. But First You Need to Plan.

As that renowned philosopher Yogi Berra observed, "If you don't know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else."

By Doug and Polly White

Building a Business

Are You a Border Collie, Jack Russell Terrier, Pit Bull or Poodle? Why You Need All Four to Grow Your Six-Figure Business.

Find out if you've got these puppy personalities on your payroll.

By Bella Vasta

Building a Business

3 Steps to Selling Your Business Without Sacrificing Its Soul

Honoring a company's culture in the midst of change should be a priority. Otherwise, an acquisition may fall apart.

By Daniel Wesley

Building a Business

What All Entrepreneurs Should Consider Before Selling Their Company

It is a tough decision and one that even if you felt that you made the right choice, you will always be second guessing.

By Russell Ure

Thought Leaders

How to Sell Your Company Without Destroying Its Soul

For some, selling their startup is the end game. For this founder, it was just the beginning.

By Neil Grimmer

Business Accounting

Avoid These Financing Mistakes That Kill Business Valuations

Eliminating bad debt will make your company so much more attractive for sale.

By Mark Abell

Building a Business

Expert Advice to Help You Prepare to Sell Your Business

If you know you want to sell your business rather than pass it on to the next generation, these tips will help you do it right.

By Teresa Ciulla

Business Accounting

Planning to Sell Your Company in a Few Years? You Have Work to Do Now.

Seven steps to getting the price that you want.

By Joanne Baginski

Business Plan

2 Roadblocks to Successful Leadership Transitions

A solid succession plan and a few ground rules are essential when selling your business.

By Beth Miller

Business Accounting

Seeking Acquisition? What You Can Learn From Time Warner’s Sale to AT&T

Remember: Value is in the eyes of the buyer. Make sure you pay attention.

By Steve Little

Building a Business

5 Mistakes to Avoid During Exit Planning

For instance, have you ascertained the exact reason you're selling? Money may be the least of it.

By Thomas Smale

Building a Business

Selling Your Greatest Idea? Don’t Worry — You’ll Have More

Wondering who you'll be and what you'll do after a sale is natural. Just resist the urge to run to the next deal.

By Steve Little

Building a Business

5 Strategies to Help You Sell Your SaaS Business

Most entrepreneurs dream of one day being able to exit their businesses, but SaaS businesses are a special challenge.

By Thomas Smale